Partnership delivers cost-efficient, ultra-reliable smart metering solutions, revolutionising India’s energy sector with unmatched connectivity for urban and rural deployments

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: Slab), a leader in secure and intelligent wireless technology, has declared the shipment of four million FG23 System on Chips (SoCs) for smart electricity meters as part of India’s ambitious Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI). This deployment, in collaboration with Wirepas, a company in wireless connectivity solutions, marks a milestone in the country’s energy modernization efforts, claimed the company.

The FG23 SoCs, powered by Wirepas’ interoperable RF mesh technology, are designed to offer highly reliable, efficient, and scalable solutions for smart metering, catering to the unique demands of India’s diverse power grid. With a proven 99.9 per cent reliability rate, the combined solution has been critical in ensuring accurate and consistent electricity data transmission, even in challenging environments.

Ross Sabolcik, Senior Vice President of the Industrial and Commercial Business Unit at Silicon Labs, expressed pride in the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to support India’s Advanced Metering Initiative with cutting-edge technology that meets the growing demand for smart metering solutions in the energy sector.”

The FG23 SoC, with Wirepas RF mesh technology, ensures seamless connectivity in dense urban environments, where heavy interference and radio traffic are common. Additionally, it delivers robust performance in rural areas, enabling the transmission of data across hundreds of kilometers. This scalability, combined with ultra-low power consumption and resilience to environmental changes, makes it a perfect fit for the vast and varied landscape of India’s energy infrastructure.

Key features of the FG23 SoC with Wirepas RF mesh include:

Cost Efficiency: Reduces both capital and operational expenses throughout the deployment’s lifecycle.

Exceptional Reliability: Consistently meets the 99.9 per cent reliability standards set by utility providers, ensuring timely meter data delivery every 15 minutes.

Urban Resilience: Optimizes data transmission in high-density urban settings, despite heavy interference.

Rural Reach: Enables reliable communication over long distances, making it ideal for widespread rural deployments.

The solution also aligns with India’s regulatory framework under the revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), complying with standards such as IS 15959 and the specifications in Standard Bidding Documents (SBD).

With this breakthrough in smart metering technology, Silicon Labs and Wirepas are helping to drive the digital transformation of India’s energy sector, contributing to improved power management and greater operational efficiency across the nation.